Drivers  

In response to the shortage of drivers in the country, the Japanese government has added four new occupations to the list of industries eligible for visas for foreign skilled workers. Road and rail transport, forestry and timber sectors are now covered under the programme, which allows a stay of up to five years.
 

Amidst the hectic pace of daily life in Mumbai, a touching scene plays out daily, bringing a moment of comfort and unity to everyone who sees it. On a busy road, an unknown elderly man waits ready to bring joy and goodwill to people who pass by.

When the UP Roadways released vacancies in 2021, Ved Kumari applied for it and got in. Subsequently, she received the support of the Skill Development Mission and the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. Today, she works a bus driver, and her husband, Mukesh Prajapati works as the conductor of the same bus, issuing tickets to passengers.

Sarita received immense support from the Azad Foundation in her driving journey. Despite facing gender discrimination from male drivers who found it offending to accept a woman in the role, Sarita received immense from many people. In 2015, she secured as job on contract basis with DTC.

After getting married, Dilkhush Kumar relocated to Delhi to seek employment. He drove rickshaws there but did not like the work and returned to his home. He acquired his driving skills by learning from his father. Dilkhush purchased a small car while working in Patna. He launched his cab service from that point onwards. Today, the company works with 250 cab drivers from across Bihar.

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The lack of opportunities for women can be judged from the fact that one does not get to see as many female drivers as that of men. Women are presented with household responsibilities which restrict them from pursuing various careers. Jaipur’s Gulesh broke all these norms by becoming the first Uber cab driver of the country. Let’s read about her journey of perseverance.

Diversification: While sector-based portfolio management focuses on specific sectors, it offers diversification benefits. Investing across different sectors can help spread risk and reduce exposure to any sector's performance. Each sector has its drivers and influences that can be independent of broader market conditions.

On the specialized and unique maid finder service platform www.maidfinder.ae, families can find nannies, maids for their children, cooks, drivers, and house cleaners.
 

Sikh community in Australia served 800 cooked meals to truck drivers stuck at borders
 

It's official. Bengaluru is the world's most traffic congested city. Believe it or not, the time spent by Bengalureans on the road in 2019 is equivalent to the time taken in planting 244 trees, watching 215 episode of Game of Thrones or watching 139 football matches! According to a report by TomTom, the Netherlands-based global provider of navigation, traffic and map products, India’s startup hub beat 415 other cities across 57 countries to earn the title in 2019. The report said: Bengaluru takes the top spot this year with drivers in the southern Indian city expecting to spend an average of 71% extra travel time stuck in traffic.

A first of its kind extravaganza, the Festival of Speed is a massive bouquet of every possible racing discipline being laid out: X1 Formula Racing Cars, LGB-Formula 4 cars, 1000 & 600cc Super Bikes, Gixxer Cup and lots more

Traffic fines: Truck drivers cannot wear lungi and vest during duty hours. A fine of Rs 2000 will be slapped if drivers, cleaners, assistants are not dressed properly.
 

Thanks to the Motor Vehicles Act of 2019, which came into force from the September 1, the fines levied on the drivers have been increased manifold to ensure that the roads are safer for us. Abhinav Khare deep dives into the new provisions of the Act.

In Kerala, women do drive private buses, taxis, autorickshaws and ambulances but this is the first time that women will be appointed to drive government-owned or operated vehicles.